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Porringer with 'Bleu Persan' decoration

CultureEnglish
OriginLondon, Greater London, England
PeriodCharles II (1649-1685)
Datec.1680-1690
MediumDelftware, tin glaze, lead glaze, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall: 6.5 x 14.5 x 18 cm (2 9/16 x 5 11/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionLondon Delft 'bleu persan' porringer, the rounded shallow bowl applied with a shaped lug handle pierced in the centre with a heart. The whole coated with a rich blue tin-glaze splashed with spots in white.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.453
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
English Earthenware - Delftware
Status
On view
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